Cool, thanks for the pictures. I assume this is your city. I love pictures that bring out the character of the place. Good job and great set. Nice city.

Thanks.
Sure, this is my city. I was born in Barnaul and still live here. These are the places on the photos in my city where I like to walk. There are many another interesting places in my city for sure, but that wasn't my purpose to show all of them.

The two things that surprise me are the Mexican restaurant and what appears to be white-painted bases of trees on Lenin Avenue.
I've seen a few rural (usually black) people paint the bases of their trees white like that here, but I didn't know people did that in other countries.

I remember many of the buildings from your previous threads. I too like the contrast of the old and new. Nice colors on some of the old gems. And you even tossed in some grit. Fun tour, thanks Siberian.

Cool, I see there are quite a few nice cars in many of your photographs. How do the average person afford them? I was under the impression the economy wasn't that good, and salaries aren't that high.

Yes, our region (Altai Krai) is less wealthy than the neighbours in the West Siberia. There are not high salaries etc. But anyway. Barnaul is the capital of region and there are much private businesses. So those businessmen may afford those cars.

I myself have no car still (I'm not a businessman ). If I will stay in Barnaul further I would buy a used Japan car like Toyota Corolla, it's possible for me to buy it on credit.

what appears to be white-painted bases of trees on Lenin Avenue.
I've seen a few rural (usually black) people paint the bases of their trees white like that here, but I didn't know people did that in other countries.

Nice question! You know... I don't know why they do it Maybe for some disinfection after spring?